Safety Officer

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
2. Ensure compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and company standards.
3. Conduct daily site safety inspections and identify unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
4. Carry out risk assessments (HIRA/JSA) and recommend effective control measures.
5. Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness training for employees and contractors.
6. Monitor high-risk activities such as:
• Work at Height
• Hot Work
• Confined Space Entry
• Lifting Operations
• Electrical Work
• Excavation
7. Verify and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
8. Ensure proper use, inspection, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
9. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
10. Maintain HSE records, reports, inspection checklists, and statutory documentation.
11. Conduct emergency preparedness drills, including fire and evacuation exercises.
12. Inspect fire protection equipment, emergency exits, and first aid facilities.
13. Monitor housekeeping standards and promote a clean, organized workplace.
14. Coordinate with management, clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities on safety matters.
15. Ensure machinery, tools, and equipment are operated safely and inspected regularly.
16. Monitor occupational health hazards such as noise, dust, chemicals, ergonomics, and heat stress.
17. Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement and behavioral safety initiatives.
18. Stop any unsafe work that poses an immediate risk to people, property, or the environment.
19. Prepare monthly HSE reports, safety statistics, and performance indicators.
20. Support internal and external HSE audits and ensure closure of audit findings.
21. Ensure environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention, and spill response.
22. Assist in achieving compliance with standards such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and client-specific HSE requirements.
23. Coordinate with emergency response teams during incidents and emergencies.
24. Advise management on improvements to enhance workplace safety and legal compliance.